Difference between Gangsta and Gangster

What is the difference between Gangsta and Gangster?

Gangsta as a noun is a member of an urban criminal or street gang. while Gangster as a noun is a member of a criminal or street gang.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A member of an urban criminal or street gang.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: exhibiting the traits or demeanor associated with the high risk lifestyle of urban street-thugs or hustlers.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A member of a criminal or street gang.A member of a professional criminal organization; a racketeer.

We hope you now know whether to use Gangsta or Gangster in your sentence.